nybadger Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) I had started this build last year for the group build, but got sidetracked by a few events and wasn't able to complete it in time. Here is a link to the beginning. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=229962 I have continued of the build since then and decided to move it here. Here I started masking for the walkways. I first sprayed Mr Surfacer 500 to give it some texture, followed by black, to hopefully have it stand out a little. Then on with the main painting Here you can barely make out the walkway Starting on the landing gear and weapons bays Couldn't help starting the decals on the tail Almost have the wings finished also I am currently working on the wheels and engines, anong with more work on the bays. Thanks for looking! Edited January 30, 2015 by nybadger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 So what blue did you end up using for the top? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nybadger Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 For the blue I started with Model Master flanker medium blue, then added amounts of Model Master 35109 Blue till I got somthing that seemed close. If I remember right, the first time I sprayed it I didn't like it and added more of the regular blue. I started out at the 10:1 ratio and went from there. Its mostly just adding blue till you get somthing you like. The blue seems to be a little different in all the pictures I've seen, so its just a matter of getting a shade you like. Hope this helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Thanks for the info. It gives me a good starting point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scot M Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) Nice work! Looking forward to the next update! Edited July 29, 2012 by Scot M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nybadger Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Here is a quick update of where I'm at. I finished the engines and put the main gear on. and sitting on its own legs I am currently working on installing the gear and bay doors, and should have another update soon. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 It's looking great! :thumbsup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nybadger Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 I have been working on this off and on and I have finally decided to try and get it done. Here are some updated shots of where i am. All the bay and weapons doors now on an overall shot of the upper surfaces. The blue is not as dark as it is shown in these pictures. All the decals have been applied and sealed with a flat coat. currently working on the window wipers, lights and getting ready to attach the engines and pylons. I hope the next update will not be so far into the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I plan on doing that jet in 1/72, piecing from a few sheets. Glad to see you back on yours. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Oh that is pretty! loving the throw back scheme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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